AI Graveyard

A record of AI tools that have shut down, with when they closed, how long they lasted, and alternatives you can use today.

AI tools shut down

1,895

Of 7,595 tools tracked

Shutdown rate

25%

Share of all listed tools

Median lifespan

11 months

From listing to shutdown

Shut down in 2026

437

Marked dead this year

Shutdowns per month

Peak: Feb 2024, with 224 tools marked dead.
  • Apr 2023: 5
  • May 2023: 0
  • Jun 2023: 17
  • Jul 2023: 25
  • Aug 2023: 74
  • Sep 2023: 20
  • Oct 2023: 0
  • Nov 2023: 0
  • Dec 2023: 0
  • Jan 2024: 0
  • Feb 2024: 224
  • Mar 2024: 93
  • Apr 2024: 77
  • May 2024: 0
  • Jun 2024: 168
  • Jul 2024: 167
  • Aug 2024: 44
  • Sep 2024: 28
  • Oct 2024: 34
  • Nov 2024: 26
  • Dec 2024: 59
  • Jan 2025: 38
  • Feb 2025: 14
  • Mar 2025: 42
  • Apr 2025: 52
  • May 2025: 22
  • Jun 2025: 44
  • Jul 2025: 39
  • Aug 2025: 43
  • Sep 2025: 30
  • Oct 2025: 19
  • Nov 2025: 19
  • Dec 2025: 35
  • Jan 2026: 45
  • Feb 2026: 30
  • Mar 2026: 44
  • Apr 2026: 22
  • May 2026: 158
  • Jun 2026: 0
  • Jul 2026: 0
  • Aug 2026: 0
  • Sep 2026: 0
  • Oct 2026: 138
  • Nov 2026: 0

Most shutdowns by category

Tools listed in several categories count in each.
  • Writing: 289
  • Business: 268
  • Productivity: 267
  • Image: 245
  • Assistant: 241
  • Marketing: 239
  • Chatbot: 235
  • Design: 154

Highest shutdown rate by category

Share of each category's tools that shut down (categories with 30+ tools).
  • Scheduling: 49.5% · 97 of 196
  • Idea: 49.3% · 34 of 69
  • Chatbot: 41.7% · 235 of 563
  • Sheets: 40% · 20 of 50
  • Business: 39.6% · 268 of 677

How long tools lasted

Time from listing to shutdown, for 1,895 tools with both dates.
  • Under 3 months: 284 · 15%
  • 3-6 months: 64 · 3.4%
  • 6-12 months: 795 · 42%
  • 1-2 years: 541 · 28.5%
  • 2+ years: 211 · 11.1%

Pricing at shutdown

Pricing model recorded on each listing.
  • Freemium: 484 · 25.5%
  • Not recorded: 470 · 24.8%
  • Free: 463 · 24.4%
  • Paid: 317 · 16.7%
  • Free trial: 161 · 8.5%

Longest-running tools that shut down

ToolTracked lifespan
CoverQuick2 years, 11 mo
SafeSpelling2 years, 11 mo
TheoAssist2 years, 11 mo
Play.ht2 years, 11 mo
Superreply2 years, 10 mo

For journalists and researchers

Data as of Nov 2, 2026. Free to cite with a link to this page.
According to Dang.ai's AI Graveyard (https://dang.ai/ai-graveyard), 1,895 AI tools listed on Dang.ai have shut down, 25% of the 7,595 tools tracked (data as of Nov 2, 2026).

How we count

  • A tool is counted once our team marks its listing as shut down, usually after its website stops working or the product is discontinued.
  • The shutdown rate is shut-down listings divided by all published listings on Dang.ai.
  • Lifespan runs from the date a tool was listed on Dang.ai to the date it was marked dead.
  • Writing has the most shutdowns (289 tools). Tools listed in several categories count in each.

Recently shut down

Every listing stays here for reference, with alternatives you can use today.

Generate perfect content & stunning visuals effortlessly. SlyFish AI: the top-notch AI content creation & image generation tool.

Marketing

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

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Automation

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

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HR

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

Discover the perfect side hustle with ArmchairAI's AI-powered idea generator.

Business

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

The AI chatbot for WhatsApp revolutionizing communication - intelligent, personalized responses, 24/7 availability.

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

Discover and share prompts hassle-free with Prompt Cereal, the ultimate AI prompt sharing tool.

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

AI Multitool for WhatsApp: Generate images, transcribe audio, get answers, and more with Chat Bling. Enhance your WhatsApp experience now!

Chat

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

Revolutionize conversation management with Lesseffort - the intuitive AI tool for personalized AI chat assistant and conversation management.

Chat

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

Revolutionize your social media game with Taggy: an AI-powered content generator for captivating posts.

Social

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

Instantly transform your photos with AI Portrait Generator Tool - create unique, professional portraits in a snap!

Writing

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

Uncover trends effortlessly with GeenieAI, your AI trend discovery tool. Stay up-to-date, spot market potential, and optimize your strategies.

Assistant

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

Discover your perfect playlist with Muze: the AI personalized music playlist generator. Tailored to your mood, interests, and desires.

Music

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

Revolutionize text paraphrasing with Rephraser AI. Effortlessly rephrase text using AI - tailored tone and style.

Summary

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

Revolutionize prompt engineering with Palaxy - the AI prompt generator for limitless possibilities.

Chatbot

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

Find the perfect gift every time with Gift Matchr, the AI gift recommendation tool. Your personal AI gift Assistant.

Scheduling

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

Supercharge your content with the AI Content Optimization Tool. Boost efficiency and enhance creativity with WriteGPT!

Optimize

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

Revolutionize project management with Spreadsheet.com - the AI-powered tool for all your needs. Gantt charts, calendars, Kanban boards, and more.

Project Management

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

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Scheduling

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

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No Code

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

Enhance user experience with Collie AI, the seamless AI website search tool.

Design

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

Revolutionary AI Study Management Tool - Enhance study routines, track progress, generate questions & more. Discover Prepar now!

Scheduling

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

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No Code

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

Revolutionize your writing with InferKit, the exceptional AI text generation tool.

Development

Shut down Aug 1, 2024

Transform your social media presence with Buzzr, the AI social media marketing tool.

Social

Shut down Aug 1, 2024